Future FR
notices must inform the public that the agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection
of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2000
09/30/2000
11/30/1997
340
0
340
1,446
0
1,446
0
0
0
The Cooperative Value-Added Program
provides funds for programs that will encourage value-added
activities to enhance the economic sustainability for rural
communities.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.